Marisa Stansfield
About Marisa Stansfield
Marisa Stansfield is a Software Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in embedded flight software development and team leadership.
Current Employment at Sandia National Laboratories
Marisa Stansfield has been working as a Software Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2016. Her role involves developing and testing complex embedded flight software systems. Through her position, she contributes to important projects that require high-level technical expertise and precision. Based in Livermore, CA, she collaborates closely with various engineering teams and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
Previous Employment at Lockheed Martin
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Marisa Stansfield worked at Lockheed Martin from 1999 to 2013. During her 14-year tenure, she specialized in software engineering, focusing primarily on the development and testing of embedded flight software for satellite and missile systems using C++/C. Her role at Lockheed Martin gave her extensive hands-on experience in the field and allowed her to acquire significant expertise in aerospace software engineering.
Educational Background and Degrees
Marisa Stansfield has a solid educational foundation in engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from UCLA, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completing the program in one year from 2003 to 2004. Her academic credentials have provided her with a robust theoretical and practical understanding of both electrical and software engineering.
Experience with Embedded Flight Software Development
Marisa Stansfield boasts extensive experience in developing and testing embedded flight software, a specialization she honed during her time at Lockheed Martin and continues to leverage at Sandia National Laboratories. She is proficient in using C++ and C for software development in aerospace applications, including both satellite and missile systems. Her expertise ensures the reliability and efficiency of complex flight systems, making significant contributions to her field.
Leadership and Team Collaboration Skills
Throughout her career, Marisa Stansfield has demonstrated strong leadership abilities. She has directed software development teams and led hardware/software development and integration efforts. Additionally, she possesses excellent communication and interfacing skills, effectively collaborating with various engineering organizations and customers. Her ability to guide teams and facilitate productive interactions plays a critical role in the successful execution of engineering projects.